Canada Events By kelseycrain Jan 1, 1000 The vikings travelled and settled in Canada. May 2, 1497 Explorer John Cabot sails to Canada's east coast and claims it for England. May 6, 1670 Hudsons Bay Company is formed. Jan 16, 1754 Seven Years War begins Dec 26, 1791 Constitutional Act Mar 25, 1807 slavory is abolished in British Colonies Jun 18, 1812 The U.S declares war on Britain Jun 5, 1813 The Battles of Stoney Creek is Canadian Victory. Mar 26, 1821 North West Company established Jul 21, 1836 Opening of canada's first railway line Feb 10, 1841 An Act of Union unites upper & lower Canada as the province of Canada Apr 23, 1851 Canadas first postage stamp is issued. Jun 6, 1854 Canada and The U.S sign a reciprocity treaty Jul 1, 1867 Confederation May 23, 1873 Canada creates North-West Mounted Police Aug 16, 1896 Gold is discovered in the klondike region of Western Canada Oct 11, 1899 Boer War Sep 1, 1905 The provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan are created. Aug 4, 1914 World War 1 began Oct 29, 1929 The Great Depression Sep 1, 1939 World War 2 Jan 28, 1965 Canada flies its red and white maple leaf flag for the first time. Sep 9, 1969 English and French became Canadas official languages Apr 17, 1982 Canadian constitution was adopted Apr 17, 1982 The Charter of Rights and Freedoms becomes the law of land Mar 20, 2003 Canada says "no" to joining war in iraq. Mar 1, 2010 Canada sets record for gold medals at the Vancouver Olympic Games.